Top 10 Best Water Purifier 2017

Did you know that in certain given conditions, you can barely survive three days without water? Folks who go backpacking across the places will definitely relate to the troubles faced due to lack of availability of clean drinking water. It is almost impossible to find safe water if you are stuck in a rain forest without your survival kit and you don’t know much about the methods because you didn’t pay much attention in the prep classes. Well, worry not, we have a simple solution for you which will only ask your power of remembrance. Stay with us and we will review here some of the best ﻿﻿water﻿﻿ purifiers employing diverse technologies.

This is a Swiss made pocket filter with a sturdy built. The center piece where you hold the device is made of robust and thick plastic and other parts like base, upper body and piston are made of steel and aluminium. The kit consists of a filter pump, one hosepipe with the valve to pump water in from the natural flowing stream of the river and the other hosepipe is the one you can connect to collect the purified﻿﻿ water in your bottle. The kit arrives in a pouch. The base has a rubber lining which keeps it stable on the slippery surface of the rocks. The filter has silver infused on its ceramic surface which keeps it safe from hazardous protozoa and bacteria. Due to the ceramic filter, it is important to notice that it is heavy as compared to its counterparts which is the only downside of it. You will find the example of Swiss attention to detail in the design where the provision of plastic is ingenious for the conditions where you are pumping water in freezing﻿﻿ conditions, it keeps your hands warm while holding it and saves it from freezing. Overall, Katadyn Pocket Water Filter is great value for money.

Easy-to-use design is great for the beginning camper to the serious backpacker

The 0.2 micron glassfiber filter media is designed for high output with little effort

Activated carbon in the core of the filter improves the taste and reduces chemicals in your drinking﻿ water

Provides safe ﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿drinking﻿﻿ water in any challenging conditions

Lowest maintenance water filter available; no need for constant backflushing

The Katadyn Hiker is the easiest microfilter amongst all the filters present in the market in its category. It is very easy use and operate and also it is easy to clean as compared to its counterparts. The filter uses the exclusive glass fiber plated technology. It provides high rate of flow with easy pumping without the need of constant cleaning or back flushing and maintenance. You can simply remove the surface sediment by moving the filter rigorously back and forth in the water. It doesn’t belong to ultralight category, but it is fairly light in weight. The rate of outflow is impressive in this filter. It is economical in the category. The storage is an essential part where you must first use water with disinfectant to remove any bacteria present on the filter. Then allow the filter and whole body to dry out completely before storing. Katadyn Hiker Micro Filter is recommended for beginners in hiking and camping.

MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter

This microfilter is tested and proven i.e. it meets P231 protocol of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), which standardize sanitation and food safety requirements. It efficiently removes 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoa. The built is very robust of this filter. The filter is made up of carbon and ceramic elements, which ensures safe﻿﻿ water. As the outflow decreases from the filter, you can easily clean it for the full recovery of its capacity. This permits us to make heavy duty use of the filter. It has unique Air spring Accumulator technology which can increase the filtration flow at the rate of 1liters/minute. The core element of the filter is made of carbon, which helps in the removal of odors of organic compounds such as iodine, pesticides, and chlorine. MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter is a must have and every cent spent on it is worth it.

Survivor filter pro is featured with dual cleanable membrane ultrafilters which are able to filter down to the value of 0.01 Microns. The kit also features a replaceable carbon filter which helps with the removal of bad odor and taste of organic compounds present in the water. This filter is supposed to last for 100,000 liters or 26,417 gallons, which will probably last more than a decade. You can simply attach it to your hydration device to fill it directly. You can recover the capacity of the filter in the wild which is lowered after the heavy duty use by simple back-flushing. The filter’s approved by FDA, which is crafted by BPA free ABS Durable material. The increased durability is assured by the steel draw bar under the plastic handle. The shell of the filter can bear the pressure up to 250 pounds. If you are a robust and heavy duty user, then this is for you.

If you need a filter on the go where you will just put water and drink, then this is the must have for you. It is good for the campers, backpackers and hikers who are adventuring in the wild can just pour water in this bottle and it is filtered to use. This bottle comprises of an award winning technology which is a LifeStraw hollow fiber membrane water filter which plays a vital role in the removal of bacteria and protozoa without any need of chemicals or organic compounds causing taste and odor to the water. It has two stage filtration, the second stage of filtration is achieved using carbon which helps removing aftertaste. It performs better than LOG 6 method and removes 99.99999% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% waterborne protozoan parasites. The filter doesn’t come alone, but it also features an SOS kit. The kit has fire starter, multi-function pocket knife, mini compass, emergency whistle, a wire saw and multifunctional life-saving card. If you are a regular hiker, this is a must have as it comes with a survival kit.

If you are traveling internationally or hiking or camping, this is your everyday survival essential. This one also features two stage filtration. The first stage is 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane which removes 99.9999% of bacteria like E-coli, Giardia, protozoan cysts, Cryptosporidium and more. The second stage filtration is made of activated charcoal or active carbon layer which reduces heavy metals like iron, sulphur, bad taste and promotes water discoloration. The durability of the bottle can be assured by the material used which a BPA (bisphenol A) free Tritan bottles. The filter can last till 1000 liters of water filtered. The flow capacity will reduce which is an indication of the time to change the filter. This is an inexpensive and lightweight filter which can be used by anyone traveling light for hiking or camping. It is recommended for home use as well as outing.

It is a tested and certified by Water Quality Association (WQA) against the US Environment Protection Act Microbiological Water Purifier Standards. It is capable to destroy bacteria, viruses and protozoa at the range of 99.9%. It is offered with a rechargeable battery which can last up to 50 treatments and it has 300 cycles of charge and discharge which means you can purify 1 liters of water 15,000 times. It has a very basic OLED display which shows you the treatment, battery status and lamp. It is as handy as it gets. It can be charged with the help of USB port on computers or wall. It allows you to have clean water at your fingertips. You can simply just dip it in the water and there it is potable water ready for the intake. It is very light weight and portable. It is a good choice for light travelers.

This is a battery powered UV light water purifier. It comes with non-rechargeable set of AA batteries. A set of AA batteries can purify up to 150 liters of water before completely discharging. It is very easy to operate. Just start and stir the device in the water until the light shuts off. That is it, your pure water is ready. This purifier will take 90 seconds approximately to purify around 1 liters of water. It is lightweight. It kills over 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa. This is also certified by Water Quality Association (WQA). The end is tapered which fits in any bottle commercially produced. It doesn’t alter the taste as there is no chemical reaction involved. It is great for your outdoor trips for hiking and camping.

These are the oldest and most trusted methods of ﻿﻿﻿water﻿﻿﻿ purification. They have a shelf life of five years. If you are traveling to any 3rd world country, then this is your best option as it is the cheapest among the products expressed above. These are best used in emergency. These are used to disinfect the ﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿dr﻿﻿﻿in﻿﻿﻿﻿king﻿﻿ water by the peacekeeping defense forces worldwide in the situation of emergency. These are also utilized by NATO and other military organizations. They prevent diseases like diarrhea, cholera, typhoid and other waterborne diseases. One pack of Aquatabs contains 100 tabs, which are enough to treat 200 quarts of water. It is recommended to use to treat the water either raw or pre-treated.

This is the treatment method which is featured in liquid form. It kills the bacteria responsible for causing the odor in the water and enhances the taste of stored potable water. It has four year shelf life from the date of manufacture. Each bottle can treat up to 30 gallons of water. It kills waterborne pathogens more efficiently than chlorine bleach or iodine without any aftertaste. This is a must have in your emergency kit, or a foreign travel to 3rd world nation, or any outing.

This treatment is used worldwide by the campers and hikers, or those in militaries and emergency organizations like NGOs who help those who have to drink water of questionable quality. If used as directed by the instruction guide, these tabs are also effective against Giardia lamblia. Though it is effective, but it is a time consuming way of water treatment. It can be used to treat a big tank for public use as it takes around 30 minutes to disinfect completely. The content of the one potable aqua tablet is 20mg of Tetra glycine Hydroperiodide (TGHP) which is capable of releasing 8mg of titrable iodine. It is actually a two stage purification process. The PA plus tabs defines the second stage of treatment. The PA plus tablets are responsible for the removal of the bad odor aftertaste and color in a few minutes. Each pack contains 50 tablets in it which can be used to treat up to 25 quarts of water. If you are a conventional hiker who trusts in the old school way of water treatment, then this is for you.

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